Starts to shred in machine without any warning. Most times in the middle of a project. However, so does the brand name version. Price for this one keeps me coming back. Previous model ribbon started to fade first so you had time to change it.

These ribbons generally provide a good sharp print for a long life. The ribbon will wear out and get fuzzy before it starts printing ligght. The fuzzball have to be blown out when the ribbon starts wearing in order to keep the printer from jamming up. Some of my printers heads wear the ribbons more than others. Print heads don't have to be replaced as often using these ribbons as they do using the regular Epson ribons.